INDIANAPOLIS ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC

EIN: 351074747 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Total Revenue
$50,063,288
Total Expenses
$40,234,027
Total Assets
$227,094,570
Net Assets
$213,514,798
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1944
Legal Domicile
IN
Phone
3176302040
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

INDIANAPOLIS ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC, founded in 1944, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $50.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 19% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $9.8M, a strong 20% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE INDIANAPOLIS ZOO IS TO PROTECT NATURE AND INSPIRE PEOPLE TO CARE FOR OUR WORLD.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $17,761,063
Program Service Revenue $27,422,424
Investment Income $2,053,679
Other Revenue $2,826,122
TOTAL REVENUE $50,063,288

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $833,193
Salaries & Benefits $21,088,505
Fundraising Expenses $1,723,984
Program Expenses $35,215,007
Other Expenses $18,107,184
TOTAL EXPENSES $40,234,027

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $50,063,288 $42,184,759 +0.2%
Expenses $40,234,027 $35,942,289 +0.1%
Net Income $9,829,261 $6,242,470 +0.6%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
40
Independent Members
40
Employees
716
Volunteers
1038

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$577,628
Total Directors
40
$0
Key Employees
2
$509,876
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
N/A 1ST V CHAIR 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A 2ND V CHAIR 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A SECRETARY 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A CHAIR 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TREASURER 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
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$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
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$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
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$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
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$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
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$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
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$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
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$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
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$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
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$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
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$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A PRESIDENT AND CEO 40.0
Officer
$323,228 $85,023 $408,251
N/A VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.0
Officer
$137,652 $31,725 $169,377
N/A EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT 40.0
Key Emp
$230,671 $49,897 $280,568
N/A SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT 40.0
Key Emp
$194,710 $34,598 $229,308
N/A DIRECTOR 40.0
Highest
$133,326 $16,918 $150,244
N/A VICE PRESIDENT 40.0
Highest
$159,676 $42,080 $201,756
N/A DIRECTOR 40.0
Highest
$146,486 $15,109 $161,595
N/A VICE PRESIDENT 40.0
Highest
$165,361 $34,028 $199,389
N/A VICE PRESIDENT 40.0
Highest
$146,490 $17,630 $164,120
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $50,063,288 $40,234,027 $227,094,570 $9,829,261
2022 $42,184,759 $35,942,289 $210,617,870 $6,242,470
2021 $63,172,595 $34,421,325 $209,802,041 $28,751,270
2020 $23,714,934 $31,941,726 $177,325,453 $-8,226,792
2019 $46,518,850 $36,011,430 $174,028,184 $10,507,420
2018 $29,548,526 $34,733,592 $151,028,850 $-5,185,066
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